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Leopard Geckos

Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
Photo: Leopard Gecko
Gallery Photo: chrish

The Leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is a nocturnal ground-dwelling gecko naturally found in the rocky, dry grassland and desert regions of south-Asian Afghanistan, Pakistan, north-west India, and parts of Iran. Unlike most geckos, leopard geckos possess eyelids. Leopard Geckos spend the day hidden under rocks or in burrows to escape the daytime heat and emerge at dusk to feed by hunting insects. These Geckos are solitary, and do not usually live with other animals. Leopard Geckos are insectivores that feed on insects, worms, and spiders. When food is scarce in the desert, they rely on their ability to store excess fat in their tails. Leopard geckos also have the ability to voluntarily detach their tails. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of Leopard Geckos. Don't forget to check out our other gecko related forums. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting.

Topic Replies Last Post
Wierd Question....?
by Gabriev - Dec 05, 2004 07:51 PM
1 Dec 06, 2004 11:00 AM
by gurnham4
Feeding Leos in a seperate container?
by -JayDog- - Dec 05, 2004 07:48 PM
1 Dec 05, 2004 08:06 PM
by geckogrl6
CERAMIC OR VINYL??????????????
by jaym713 - Dec 05, 2004 06:10 PM
3 Dec 05, 2004 08:01 PM
by -ryan-
thin gecko
by zachb1373 - Dec 05, 2004 10:39 AM
1 Dec 05, 2004 11:17 AM
by peachstategeckos
I got my leo yesterday!!!
by -ryan- - Dec 05, 2004 10:22 AM
12 Dec 05, 2004 04:25 PM
by peachstategeckos
cheeky leos!
by jenni270986 - Dec 05, 2004 06:40 AM
1 Dec 05, 2004 11:11 AM
by peachstategeckos
Leopard Gecko Help --Strange Sickness !!
by gemdreamer - Dec 05, 2004 12:49 AM
3 Dec 06, 2004 05:47 PM
by gemdreamer
Starting new habbitat
by Destroyer43 - Dec 05, 2004 12:14 AM
1 Dec 05, 2004 12:37 AM
by milwaukeereptile
Pinky Mice for a skinny leo?
by -JayDog- - Dec 04, 2004 11:38 PM
4 Dec 06, 2004 01:35 PM
by boy
Power out!
by lizgirl17 - Dec 04, 2004 06:28 PM
4 Dec 06, 2004 11:05 AM
by gurnham4
Substrate for Leos
by FroggyToads - Dec 04, 2004 02:10 PM
1 Dec 04, 2004 02:42 PM
by peachstategeckos
I've been noticing lately...
by S1NPLYS1K - Dec 04, 2004 11:49 AM
9 Dec 05, 2004 12:22 AM
by fun5oh
what is a good thermostate regulator?
by geckobill2112 - Dec 04, 2004 09:04 AM
0 No replies
2 Dec 06, 2004 11:17 AM
by gurnham4
Anybody know where I can get a.....................
by S1NPLYS1K - Dec 04, 2004 01:55 AM
9 Dec 05, 2004 04:33 PM
by skmcwilliams
blue leo
by sasobek - Dec 04, 2004 12:04 AM
12 Dec 05, 2004 12:26 AM
by fun5oh
Melanistic Leo?
by nomadofthehills - Dec 03, 2004 10:15 PM
3 Dec 04, 2004 04:28 PM
by GreggMM
Up close sunglow pic...... Enjoy....
by GreggMM - Dec 03, 2004 07:32 PM
3 Dec 06, 2004 11:36 AM
by gurnham4
Hows this for tangerine???
by GreggMM - Dec 03, 2004 07:17 PM
4 Dec 03, 2004 07:56 PM
by GreggMM
lizaard lair has snows!!!
by geckobill2112 - Dec 03, 2004 05:24 PM
0 No replies
Sanitizing Tiles
by chikimonke - Dec 03, 2004 12:20 PM
3 Dec 05, 2004 05:53 PM
by jaym713
Leo eye problem... ... ...
by bizback67 - Dec 03, 2004 11:59 AM
1 Dec 04, 2004 12:06 PM
by peachstategeckos
blue leopard geckos?
by liquidelusion - Dec 03, 2004 10:44 AM
9 Dec 03, 2004 10:17 PM
by nomadofthehills
Big problem!! Need help!!
by Altimaes300 - Dec 03, 2004 10:03 AM
9 Dec 04, 2004 08:16 AM
by GreggMM
wow! i was really scared this morning...
by ReptiKH24 - Dec 03, 2004 09:18 AM
1 Dec 03, 2004 05:20 PM
by peachstategeckos
Male and Female(s) housed together...
by -JayDog- - Dec 03, 2004 08:44 AM
2 Dec 03, 2004 12:02 PM
by milwaukeereptile
Goniurosaurus Kuroiwae Splendens - help!
by vozrider - Dec 03, 2004 02:00 AM
0 No replies
Hey...drsmith2429!!
by peachstategeckos - Dec 02, 2004 10:17 PM
1 Dec 02, 2004 10:25 PM
by peachstategeckos
Building your own incubator?
by -JayDog- - Dec 02, 2004 10:01 PM
6 Dec 03, 2004 03:50 PM
by hill4803
Question about Bell Albinos???
by Niqui27 - Dec 02, 2004 07:58 PM
5 Dec 02, 2004 10:44 PM
by LetkeysLeos
GECKOS MORE ACTIVE THAN NORMAL...
by S1NPLYS1K - Dec 02, 2004 07:22 PM
3 Dec 03, 2004 07:58 AM
by S1NPLYS1K
A place to order crix?
by karaslittleyoshi - Dec 02, 2004 06:09 PM
2 Dec 02, 2004 11:44 PM
by milwaukeereptile
has anyone purchased leos from AAA?
by geckobill2112 - Dec 02, 2004 04:56 PM
2 Dec 02, 2004 08:36 PM
by lilmanLax
need help on determining age
by duffman04 - Dec 02, 2004 02:22 PM
2 Dec 02, 2004 04:10 PM
by milwaukeereptile
1 Leo hides 1 Leo always out
by jaym713 - Dec 02, 2004 01:51 AM
4 Dec 02, 2004 12:50 PM
by kozmo02
TILE QUESTION
by jaym713 - Dec 02, 2004 01:49 AM
0 No replies
My New Rack/Display Cabinet System...
by -JayDog- - Dec 02, 2004 01:21 AM
6 Dec 02, 2004 12:06 PM
by -JayDog-
ALBINO EATING
by jaym713 - Dec 01, 2004 11:23 PM
3 Dec 02, 2004 06:06 PM
by Sypha
Reptile Turf
by jaym713 - Dec 01, 2004 11:20 PM
2 Dec 03, 2004 02:25 AM
by SableLynx
Care Sheet?
by nomadofthehills - Dec 01, 2004 08:16 PM
7 Dec 02, 2004 01:54 PM
by Nomadofthehills
5 Dec 02, 2004 10:22 PM
by leoking182
Pics of my leos and setup
by kcsuther - Dec 01, 2004 07:24 PM
1 Dec 01, 2004 07:26 PM
by kcsuther
Question about feeding
by mach5speedy433 - Dec 01, 2004 06:23 PM
1 Dec 01, 2004 07:08 PM
by Luxuryreptiles
eating problem
by rinoa05_1987 - Dec 01, 2004 03:12 PM
1 Dec 03, 2004 02:42 AM
by SableLynx
Baby food
by Buddy25 - Dec 01, 2004 02:54 PM
1 Dec 01, 2004 03:07 PM
by Snarks
Packaging paper instead of paper towels
by labendwa - Dec 01, 2004 01:49 PM
3 Dec 02, 2004 02:33 PM
by drsmith2429
Temps during the winter
by gurnham4 - Dec 01, 2004 01:01 PM
2 Dec 01, 2004 02:25 PM
by GreggMM
Caging.....
by chargo - Dec 01, 2004 09:38 AM
2 Dec 01, 2004 02:22 PM
by GreggMM
Want to build enclosure need help and ideas
by Lacrosseboss18 - Dec 01, 2004 02:02 AM
3 Dec 01, 2004 03:59 PM
by lisa_cristin
silk worms
by jheep - Dec 01, 2004 01:04 AM
6 Dec 02, 2004 10:01 AM
by momtowildones
Rescue Update
by ptdnsr - Nov 30, 2004 11:04 PM
1 Dec 01, 2004 09:38 AM
by peachstategeckos
Hungry or aggresive.
by karaslittleyoshi - Nov 30, 2004 09:25 PM
3 Dec 01, 2004 10:43 AM
by lisa_cristin
Is this a good plan???....
by -ryan- - Nov 30, 2004 08:47 PM
6 Dec 01, 2004 09:36 AM
by peachstategeckos
Has anyone here purchased Leos from DanTheFireman?
by Niqui27 - Nov 30, 2004 07:45 PM
6 Nov 30, 2004 10:30 PM
by milwaukeereptile
Mineral Oil?
by Sypha - Nov 30, 2004 06:38 PM
2 Nov 30, 2004 06:54 PM
by Sypha
ABOUT SHEDDING?!? ;]
by S1NPLYS1K - Nov 30, 2004 06:09 PM
1 Nov 30, 2004 08:57 PM
by aimee_s
Hybino pic.....
by GreggMM - Nov 30, 2004 05:00 PM
3 Nov 30, 2004 10:05 PM
by GreggMM
4 Nov 30, 2004 10:07 PM
by GreggMM
Leos and Cats?
by -JayDog- - Nov 30, 2004 03:42 PM
2 Nov 30, 2004 07:32 PM
by -JayDog-
Herp meds?
by peachstategeckos - Nov 30, 2004 01:57 PM
3 Nov 30, 2004 06:12 PM
by peachstategeckos
feeding
by hoggymad - Nov 30, 2004 01:36 PM
2 Nov 30, 2004 04:22 PM
by lisa_cristin
Impaction????
by GreggMM - Nov 30, 2004 07:10 AM
14 Nov 30, 2004 07:27 PM
by tim5580
many leo questions
by jonny4 - Nov 29, 2004 10:42 PM
1 Nov 30, 2004 12:49 AM
by milwaukeereptile
HELP!
by geicogecko - Nov 29, 2004 10:29 PM
10 Nov 30, 2004 07:30 PM
by tim5580
8 Nov 30, 2004 05:24 AM
by -ryan-
I think my leo is constipated... (long)
by duckofdomination - Nov 29, 2004 04:53 PM
2 Nov 30, 2004 02:15 AM
by Snarks
New Leo
by Sypha - Nov 29, 2004 03:44 PM
2 Nov 29, 2004 04:35 PM
by Sypha
I have a silly question...
by -JayDog- - Nov 29, 2004 02:03 PM
4 Nov 30, 2004 11:21 PM
by brandon2004
Is it hibernation time yet!?
by LeopardGecko05 - Nov 29, 2004 12:07 PM
1 Nov 29, 2004 01:34 PM
by Luxuryreptiles
caging....
by chargo - Nov 29, 2004 11:53 AM
0 No replies
Lighting???....
by -ryan- - Nov 28, 2004 07:39 PM
2 Nov 29, 2004 02:56 PM
by -ryan-
feeding time
by labendwa - Nov 28, 2004 06:58 PM
2 Nov 29, 2004 12:08 AM
by Snarks
Shed and how often
by geicogecko - Nov 28, 2004 06:26 PM
2 Nov 29, 2004 12:19 PM
by aimee_s
Jason from Hippies Herps Rocks!!!
by Sarah99 - Nov 28, 2004 03:51 PM
1 Nov 28, 2004 06:08 PM
by milwaukeereptile
the truth about calci-sand
by lyran85 - Nov 28, 2004 12:19 PM
17 Nov 29, 2004 11:08 AM
by SpikeNsquirt
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